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    Met Gala 2016: All the red carpet pictures

    It was a veritable who's who of A-listers on the red carpet in New York last night, as Hollywood's most famous faces (not to mention designer royalty!), donned their most fabulous finery for fashion's biggest bash of the year - the Met Gala 2016.

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    It was a veritable who's who of A-listers on the red carpet in New York last night, as Hollywood's most famous faces (not to mention designer royalty!), donned their most fabulous finery for fashion's biggest bash of the year - the Met Gala 2016.

    This year, the exclusive benefit event - where attendees fork out an eye-watering $25,000 per ticket - celebrated the opening of a very special exhibition: Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology. And as per, the designers once again outdid themselves.

    Beyonce made a grand entrance in a skin tight Givenchy gown, Taylor Swift turned heads with a futuristic Louis Vuitton dress and Kim channeled her inner vamp in silver sequinned Balmain number, while Kanye opted for a matching biker jacket and ice-blue contacts.

    As always, the Met Gala red carpet did not disappoint with celebrities taking the theme provided and interpreting it in a number of different ways. And if you ever needed proof that this event is the fashion event to end all fashion events, just skip the gallery forward to Katy Perry, who looked other-worldly in her black and gold embroidered Prada gown and bleached brows.

    Want to see how all of the stars tackled this year's Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology theme at the glittering 2016 Met Gala? We've got you covered...

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    Emma Watson

    Emma Watson

    As co-chair of this year's glittering event, all eyes were on Taylor Swift, whose shocking platinum blonde hair transformation made its official red carpet debut. And we certainly hope the singer doesn't disappoint, since we're expecting some major commitment to this year's technology inspired theme.

    As co-chair of this year's glittering event, all eyes were on Taylor Swift, whose shocking platinum blonde hair transformation made its official red carpet debut. And we certainly hope the singer doesn't disappoint, since we're expecting some major commitment to this year's technology inspired theme.

    Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid

    Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid

    Gigi Hadid wore a gown by Tommy Hilfiger, whilst beau Zayn Malik wore Versace.

    Gigi Hadid wore a gown by Tommy Hilfiger, whilst beau Zayn Malik wore Versace.

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    Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift wowed with her futuristic Louis Vuitton dress, dark lip and bleached bob.

    Taylor Swift wowed with her futuristic Louis Vuitton dress, dark lip and bleached bob.

    Blake Lively

    Blake Lively

    Blake's soft pink Burberry dress was out of this world stunning.

    Blake's soft pink Burberry dress was out of this world stunning.

    Beyonce

    Beyonce

    She recently dropped her 'Lemonade' album and set tongues wagging when she rocked up the the Met Ball without Jay Z in this skin-tight Givenchy number.

    She recently dropped her 'Lemonade' album and set tongues wagging when she rocked up the the Met Ball without Jay Z in this skin-tight Givenchy number.

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    Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

    Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

    Unleashing their inner vamps in Balmain, Kim slicked back her hair for a glam wet-look vibe, while Kanye added ice-blue contact lenses to his look to up the futuristic feel.

    Unleashing their inner vamps in Balmain, Kim slicked back her hair for a glam wet-look vibe, while Kanye added ice-blue contact lenses to his look to up the futuristic feel.

    Uma Thurman

    Uma Thurman

    The Kill Bill actress slayed the red carpet in this white column dress. Very regal indeed.

    The Kill Bill actress slayed the red carpet in this white column dress. Very regal indeed.

    Sarah-Jessica Parker

    Sarah-Jessica Parker

    SJP decided to forgo a dress in favour of this detailed white suit creation (oh so Carrie Bradshaw) by Monse.

    SJP decided to forgo a dress in favour of this detailed white suit creation (oh so Carrie Bradshaw) by Monse.

    Alexa Chung

    Alexa Chung

    Alexa shined bright like a diamond in a sequinned jumpsuit by Thakoon.

    Alexa shined bright like a diamond in a sequinned jumpsuit by Thakoon.

    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller

    Always the show stopper, Sienna Miller looked incredible in Gucci.

    Always the show stopper, Sienna Miller looked incredible in Gucci.

    Kendall Jenner

    Kendall Jenner

    We loved this Atelier Versace cut-out creation worn by Kendall Jenner.

    We loved this Atelier Versace cut-out creation worn by Kendall Jenner.

    Kate Hudson

    Kate Hudson

    And this cut-out number from Atelier Versace worn by Kate Hudson.

    And this cut-out number from Atelier Versace worn by Kate Hudson.

    Katy Perry

    Katy Perry

    Katy Perry looked other-worldly in her black and gold Prada gown.
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    Katy Perry looked other-worldly in her black and gold Prada gown.

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